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Confirmed: Celery Leaftier - Udea rubigalis - Udea rubigalis
Copyright © 2009 Richard Wolfert

Confirmed: Celery Leaftier - Udea rubigalis - Udea rubigalis
East Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
August 19, 2009
I worked on this one for several hours but couldn't come closer than just a 'fair' guess at best. Possible Hop Vine or Cloverworm moth feels sort of close but I'm not happy with those.
The 2 spots on the forewing and the wavy line toward the rear seem diagnostic, but I just can't find it.

Attracted to lighted wall on the side of our house, at night.
Any suggestions?
Thanks, Rich
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Contributed by Richard Wolfert on 20 August, 2009 - 6:04pm
Last updated 20 August, 2009 - 9:21pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Richard Wolfert, 20 August, 2009 - 9:21pm login or register to post comments

5079 - Udea rubigalis
(no rsvp, thanks)
… Bob Patterson, 20 August, 2009 - 8:31pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks, Bob. I had been on a
Thanks, Bob. I had been on a roll with IDs and then this one stumped me. I very much appreciate your guidance.
Rich
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